The woman was a patient at The Rio, a rehabilitation center in southwest Albuquerque for post-surgery patients and people who need long-term care. She was brought to Lovelace Hospital Sept. 4 with possible signs of physical and sexual abuse.

According to a search warrant, a deputy tried to question the woman at Lovelace, but because of her injuries and because she's had a stroke, she couldn't talk.

Instead, she started crying and nodding, "Yes" when asked by the deputy if someone hurt her.

Doctors at Lovelace said her injuries happened within two days of her being brought to the hospital. The warrant said a DNA sample is from one of the employees last with her.

A BCSO spokesperson said they haven’t requested a DNA sample from anyone else. A lawyer with The Rio said three employees have been suspended, however, and will remain suspended until deputies conclude their investigation.

The incident is not yet a confirmed sexual assault, and no one has been arrested.